RAMS Explained: Why Every Contractor Needs Them (And How to Get Them Right) If you’ve ever been asked to provide RAMS before starting work on site, you’re not alone. Whether you’re installing fibre infrastructure, managing a construction project, carrying out maintenance works or undertaking specialist telecoms activities, clients increasingly expect contractors to provide comprehensive RAMS […]
The Principal Designer: Why The Role Fails & Why It Matters The Principal Designer role should be one of the most influential positions in construction health and safety. Too often, it isn’t. On paper, the logic is straightforward. Many of the most serious risks on a construction project are not created when somebody arrives on […]
BSR Approval Changes for Rooftop Mast Installations: What the New Exemption Means for Telecoms Projects From the 1st September, an important regulatory change will come into effect for the telecommunications industry in England. Certain rooftop mast installations on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) will no longer require approval from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), marking a significant step […]
Crime & Policing Act 2026: What Every Health & Safety Leader In High Risk Industries Needs To Know The introduction of Section 250 of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 represents one of the most significant changes to corporate criminal liability in recent years. For organisations operating in telecoms, utilities, infrastructure and other high-risk sectors, […]
Working Safely In Hot Weather: Protecting Telecoms Teams During Summer 2026 As temperatures continue to rise across the UK, working outdoors during the summer months presents additional challenges for organisations delivering telecoms and infrastructure projects. The Met Office has already issued a number of heat alerts during June, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in many parts […]
Introducing Our New Executive Training Programme: Safety & CDM for Executives and Directors in High-Risk Infrastructure & Utilities Health and safety leadership doesn’t start on site, it starts in the boardroom. Every day, Directors and Senior Leaders make decisions that influence how projects are planned, resourced, procured and delivered. Those decisions can have a direct […]
Why Every Telecoms Organisation Needs Competent Persons in Charge of Works (PICW) In today’s telecoms industry, the demands placed on operational teams have never been greater. Projects are expected to be delivered quickly, safely, compliantly and efficiently, often within challenging environments and under significant commercial pressure. At the centre of this responsibility sits the Person […]
Understanding CDM Regulations in Telecoms Projects The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) are a cornerstone of health and safety management across construction-related activities in the UK. While many people associate CDM with large-scale building projects, the regulations are equally relevant to the telecommunications sector. For telecoms organisations, understanding how CDM applies is critical, […]
HSE Reviews CDM Regulations The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), confirming that the regulations continue to deliver positive outcomes across the construction industry. For duty holders, clients, designers and contractors, the message is clear: CDM 2015 is […]
Thoughts & Themes From SHiFT Conference 2026 PSM at SHiFT: A Day of Insight, Energy & Industry Progress Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the SHiFT Conference and what a day it turned out to be. As both sponsors and speakers we were proud to stand alongside so many forward thinking professionals who are […]
